National
Communists to convene in Chicago
May 14, 2014The party's 30th national convention will be held June 12-15 on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago. "Politically, we are ready. It's going to be a great affair."
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Walmart agrees to $21 million settlement in warehouse wage theft case
May 14, 2014The settlement applies to over 1800 workers who worked between 2001 and 2013 at three 100 percent Walmart-dedicated Schneider Logistics distribution centers.
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New Jersey Senate passes fracking waste ban
May 13, 2014Now the State Assembly must vote in favor of it, as well, and there's only a limited amount of time, as the state legislature goes on recess in late June.
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N. Calif. CPUSA convention debates environment, racism, 2014 elections
May 12, 2014"We must walk the walk with the people in the struggles for economic and democratic reforms. Every victory does make a difference in people's lives."
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Why is the postmaster general understating postal revenue gains?
May 12, 2014The supposed loss results from crushing pension pre-funding requirements imposed on the Postal Service.
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